The good news is that they will also give up a lot. The team also looks a bit different than the previous meetings -- they picked up Tracy McGrady, Sergio Rodriguez, Eddie House, Bill Walker and J.R. Giddens at the trade deadline. House and Rodriguez, in particular, are both guys who are built for Mike D'Antoni's run and gun system, and Rodriguez is actually an upgrade over Chris Duhon at point guard, at least offensively.

The Knicks will put a small lineup on the floor, as always, one that the Pistons should theoretically be able to take advantage of -- potentially, Tayshaun Prince, Rodney Stuckey, Rip Hamilton and Charlie Villanueva should have size or quickness advantages depending on who guards them.

Other than that, not much more you can say about a 20 win team playing a 21 win team.